Problem installing a CD Burner...

[Eclipse]

Well, I received a new CD burner today in the mail. I decided to install it. Well, of course, there is a remaining CD bay. I thought..."It should be easy, just pop out the cover facing the PC closing the CD bay, and boom, easy installation.

 

BUT.....nope. I have NO CLUE on how to take out that cover. I tried taking it out by force, but I didn't want to risk breaking it. Inside of the empty CD bay, there are like 2 tabs in there. They look like they could slide out...but they didn't. What can I do? I have no clue what to do next!

 

By the way, it's a Compaq Presario 5000 Series.

[Guest I'm That Damn Zzzzz]

Try this link.

[MarvinisaLunatic]

We have the same computer. The process it quite simple if you read those directions. I had to do that to unplug my worthless piece of crap CD-RW drive that came installed, although I still havent figured out how Im supposed to get my disk out of it since it doesn't even have a manual release pin hole thing. Its not a big deal since the disc isn't important and probably scratched up a good deal.

[BX]

You dont need a burner, despite what anyone tells you. Making CDs and DVDs are quite easy.

[MrRant]

All you need is a lighter....

[the max]

And a microwave with a green sharpie.

[MrRant]

Or a drill, some virgins and leather.

[The Kid]

Same thing happened to me installing my burner, but I got it off by using FORCE~!

[Eclipse]

The lighter thing...NAH!!

 

Well, The Kid gave me the best advice....FORCE. I put the most force EVER on that thing, and it popped out. I already burned a CD....SWEET!!

[Guest bort]

Same thing happened to me, I spent 2 hours trying to get the cover off, I even stapped the metal thing that was in the way.....beside the floopy drive there was 2 things that i pushed on and it opened it up for me....

[BX]

You didnt have to do that. You should have looked into the cavity, and said, "Alt-f4". Works for me all de time.